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How to get fromGrinnell to Evanstonby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Grinnell to Evanston by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus via Grinnell (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    7h 10m
    $56–91

  2. Drive  292.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grinnell to Evanstoncar car 292.7 mi
    4h 58m
    $54–78

  3. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    5h 57m
    $139–694

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 14m
    $55–82

  5. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    6h 30m
    $126–594

  6. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    7h 40m
    $58–263

Grinnell to Evanston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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